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76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'
Move Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivors
Mobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.
Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.
School seeks new lunch provider after plastic found in meal
A Milson School student bit into a hard plastic piece in their lunch.
From slushies to cereal bars: Five foods doctors think kids should never eat
Many playtime favourites have high quantities of unhealthy ingredients.
The worst late-night snacks for your health (and what to swap them with)
Late-night snacks often lead to blood sugar spikes, crashes and adrenaline responses.
Opinion: Why new health funding misses the mark on equity
Expanded GP funding will be performance-based, raising complexity concerns.
Small Business: The mother-daughter combo making high-quality matcha
Tessa Stockdale talks to Tom Raynel about her business Nomu Matcha.
Opinion: I’m still learning to fight my own stereotypes about ageing — at age 67
OPINION: I realised I needed a reset against my harmful, self-imposed ageist beliefs.
What should you eat if you have arthritis? A rheumatologist says these foods could help
OPINION: Improving your diet can help to reduce inflammation.
‘Where were the warning labels?’: Bowel cancer survivor on processed meat
Morris-Marr, 44, is now cancer-free after receiving a rare liver transplant last year.
Is a glass of lemon water the best way to start the day?
This citrus fruit has a whole host of health benefits that go beyond just vitamin C.
Eating cheese and open fires among 25 things linked to longer life
Where you live and what you eat are surprising influencers with regard to life expectancy.
How much vitamin C do you actually need?
From kiwifruit to broccoli, these are the top 10 foods to boost your intake.
The health benefits of honey – and how to spot the fake stuff
Is honey healthier than sugar? Is expensive better? Here's what the experts say.
Opinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle Gibson
OPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.
Happy endings: Why orgasms are good for your health
The science of satisfaction – and what you can do if you’re not quite getting there.
The seven health benefits of apples
An apple a day could indeed keep the doctor away. Here’s why, and the best apples to buy.
Simple heart-healthy foods you can find at the supermarket
With just a few food swaps, you can make your favourite meals more heart-friendly.
The 10 ultra-processed foods to never buy again
Experts recommend which UPFs should be struck off the shopping list for good.
Opinion: Dating your own grave - how dating apps can make you feel worse about yourself
OPINION: Is online dating too good to be true? The latest research suggests so.
Dry January is over - here’s how to (healthily) have a drink again
You don't need to have gone cold turkey over January to adopt these good drinking habits.
Why am I always tired after work? Experts say they have the answer
Can't get off the couch after work? You're not alone, and there's a legitimate reason why.
Cycle syncing travel plans: Helpful tactic or waste of time?
We ask experts about the benefits of factoring their period into their plans.
Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments
Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.
The best food combinations to boost your gut health
A nutritionist runs through all the food pairings that benefit your microbiome.